CNN 5 Things Trump signs Laken Riley act, Menendez sentenced, a new Guiness record & more
Jan 29, 2025
President Trump signs a law mandating detention for undocumented migrants linked to certain crimes. A tragic hostage exchange between Israel and Gaza is imminent as eight hostages lose their lives. Former Senator Bob Menendez faces sentencing for bribery and corruption charges. Harvey Weinstein pushes for a swift retrial related to the #MeToo movement. And in lighter news, a British man sets a remarkable Guinness World Record during a museum visit, all completed in under 12 hours!
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Laken Riley Act
- Lakin Riley, a 22-year-old Georgia nursing student, was killed by an undocumented immigrant.
- President Trump signed the Laken Riley Act requiring detention of undocumented migrants charged with certain crimes.
Deportation Protections Rolled Back
- The Department of Homeland Security rolled back deportation protections for Venezuelans.
- This impacts over 600,000 Venezuelans living in the U.S. who anticipated protection until the fall of 2026.
Hostage Exchange
- Israel and Gaza will exchange hostages, with five Thai nationals and three Israelis expected to be released.
- Israel will also release 110 Palestinian prisoners as part of this exchange.